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Short and Strong Girl Names

Short and strong girl names hit just the right note between feminine and feisty. Short girl names are great for balancing out a long surname or middle name, and they have the added bonus of being simple and straightforward to say and spell.

Our favorite short and strong names for girls range from classics like Kate, Eve and Anna, to cool vintage revivals like Alma, Ida and Tess, to modern mini-names with a punch, like Nico, Rue and Lux.

Many of the fabulous short and strong girl names on this list have powerful meanings to match. Try Cleo "glory", Veda "wisdom" or Zoya "life".

Here, browse a selection of our favorite short and strong baby girl names that pack a punch. Or, if you're having a boy, check out this post over on our blog about strong names for boys.

Marielle

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Dutch and French diminutive of Mary
1299
Marine

Meaning: from the sea

Origin:Latin
1974
Arielle

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:French variation of Ariel
2497
Gisele Gisele has a lot of meanings and is believed...
Origin:French
2538
Danique

Meaning: morning star

Origin:French variation of Danica
2821
Soleil

Meaning: sun

Origin:French
236
Blanche

Meaning: white

Origin:French
239
Valerie

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:French variation of Valeria
335
Bernadette

Meaning: brave as a bear

Origin:German
548
Colette

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:French, short form of Nicole, feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek
210
Bellamy

Meaning: fine friend

Origin:English and Irish from French
2010
Romilly

Meaning: citizen of Rome

Origin:English
526
Remy

Meaning: oarsman

Origin:French from Latin
1160
Lyle

Meaning: someone who lives on an island

Origin:Scottish and English from French
4940
Claude

Meaning: lame; enclosure

Origin:Latin
4027
Darcy

Meaning: dark one, or from Arcy, or from the fortress

Origin:Irish or French
583
Valentine

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:French variation of Valentina
2370
Percy A typically masculine name of French origin,...
Origin:French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
1912
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Short form of Louise
546
Nancy The meaning of Nancy is 'grace'. Nancy was o...
Origin:English diminutive of Ann
268